The dry recyclables sorting plant designed by Stadler for Flacipel in Guarulhos has become a key element of the regional recycling infrastructure, combining high process flexibility with the ambition to achieve a zero‑landfill model.
ALPLA has launched its first base plant in the Philippines, expanding its activities in the Asia-Pacific region. Plastic bottles and closures for the beverage industry and other sectors are produced in Calamba City.
At the Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026 in Amsterdam, Lindner will showcase integrated solutions for plastics recycling, focusing on recyclate quality, energy efficiency and process optimisation along the entire value chain.
At GTC 2026, Universal Robots presented the UR AI Trainer system developed with Scale AI, enabling imitation learning for robots and creating an integrated data pipeline from the lab to the factory floor.
Milar, part of the Biesterfeld Group, has been awarded the title Distributor of the Year 2025 by IPS Adhesives for developing the Polish market for Scigrip structural adhesives and supporting industrial customers.
Dr. Boy GmbH & Co. KG and its Italian distributor ST.A.TE Technologies positively assess their participation in Mecspe 2026 in Bologna, presenting the Boy 80 Electric injection moulding machine in a medical application.
X-Rite Pantone will showcase at MAX and the American Coatings Show integrated solutions for color measurement, specification and quality control that support standardization and automation in modern manufacturing.
AMI has opened free registration for the Compounding & Recycling Expo, which will take place on 23–24 September 2026 at Messe Frankfurt. The event focuses on the growing interconnection between polymer compounding and recycling.
At interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, a Start-up Zone will feature 22 young companies from eight countries presenting solutions for processing and packaging, focusing on sustainability, digitalisation and new business models.
The L9 World Label Association has announced the winners of the Best of the Best 2025 competition. An international jury distinguished labels in five main printing technology categories, from flexography to digital printing.
At Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, BW Packaging will present an integrated portfolio of packaging machinery, including solutions for bagging, filling, closing, labeling and end-of-line automation.
GreenDot has integrated the French RG Group, adding two mechanical recycling plants for LDPE film and expanding its operational presence in Europe. This step strengthens the recyclate base for converters and brand owners and supports the achievement of recycled content targets in packaging.
